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November 8, 2026

Mayor Barlow Announces First Annual Oswego “Chalk Walk”

June 1, 2020 Contributor

Mayor Billy Barlow announced, along with iHeart Oswego and the Greater Oswego Fulton Chamber of Commerce, that they are partnering up to host a city wide at-home, outside chalk art contest on Saturday, June 20, 2020 (Rain date will be Saturday, June 27).

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COVID-19 Statistics Update, June 1, 2020

June 1, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

OSWEGO COUNTY – According to the Oswego County Health Department, as of 3 p.m. today, there has been one additional case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) since Saturday, May 30. The cumulative reported number is 105 […]

Fulton Police Officer Fired Following Social Media Post Investigation

June 1, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

On May 30, a Fulton police officer, Hunter Beckwith, was put on leave pending an investigation into a social media post she had made the previous night. Today, June 1, Mayor Deana Michaels announced the officer’s position will be terminated.

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Accept Oswego Hosts Peaceful Demonstration For Black Lives

May 31, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

Protests that began in Minneapolis over the recent death of George Floyd at the hand of a Minneapolis police officer, have found their way to the City of Oswego.

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COVID-19 Statistics Update, May 30, 2020

May 30, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

OSWEGO COUNTY – According to the Oswego County Health Department, as of 3 p.m. today, there have been no additional cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) since yesterday. The cumulative reported number is still 104 cases […]

Harborfest 2020, Independence Day Parade Cancelled

May 30, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

Mayor Billy Barlow announced today, May 30, that Harborfest 2020 and the Independence Day parade have both been cancelled.

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Mayor Barlow Announces Reopening Phase Two Plans

May 30, 2020 Contributor

Barlow said area businesses meeting the criteria outlined in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s FORWARD Plan can successfully move to reopen.

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Fulton Police Officer Put On Leave Following Social Media Post

May 30, 2020 Kassadee Bradshaw

Today, May 30, a Fulton police officer has been put on leave pending an investigation into a social media post she made last night.

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Oswego Eastside Waterfront Project Now Underway

May 30, 2020 Contributor

What was once a neglected parking lot at the end of East 10 ½ Street is now being turned into a waterfront recreation area for resident leisure, sport and enjoyment.

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Oswego Health Dismantles Emergency Triage Tent

May 29, 2020 Contributor

The respiratory triage tent that Oswego Health erected outside its hospital emergency department has officially been taken down as of today.

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Palermo Teen Dies in Schroeppel Crash

November 7, 2026

Jacob Lovins, 19, of Palermo died in a one-vehicle crash on Peter Scott Road in Schroeppel on November 6, according to the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office. […] Share this: Email a link to a friend [...]
Council Rejects Hannibal Street Stop Sign; Budget Concerns Dominate Public Hearing

November 7, 2026

Another Common Council Meeting, Hannibal Street 4 weay Stop sign will not be approved. Chief of Police Dempsey gave further explanation to the reason for not posting the stop signs. During the Public hearing for [...]

Palermo Teen Dies in Schroeppel Crash

November 7, 2026

Jacob Lovins, 19, of Palermo died in a one-vehicle crash on Peter Scott Road in Schroeppel on November 6, according to the Oswego County Sheriff’s Office. […] Share this: Email a link to a friend [...]
Oswego County and West Monroe Awarded $390,000 for Water Quality Projects

November 5, 2026

Oswego County will replace a salt storage facility, while West Monroe will study aging septic systems along Route 49 with state water quality grants. […] Share this: Email a link to a friend (Opens in [...]
Unofficial Oswego County Election Returns: November 3 Report Lists 9,809 Ballots

November 3, 2026

Oswego County’s unofficial November 3 election report lists 9,809 ballots, including some not yet counted. County-only returns are preliminary; no winners are declared. […] Share this: Email a link to a friend (Opens in new [...]